What is voir dire and what will happen on jury selection day?
The term comes from Old French and roughly means to speak the truth. In the legal environment it means a preliminary examination concerning the competence of a prospective witness or juror. On jury selection day, you will report to the courthouse as instructed. You will go through security at the entrance. There will be a metal detector. You will then go to the courtroom or the jury lounge where either a deputy clerk or the jury clerk will check your attendance. You will update any missing or unclear information on your response card. You will be given general instructions as to what is going on for the day, where restrooms and break rooms are located, and any other necessary information.
